Big M & Its Horsepeople Raise $30K

The Meadowlands Racetrack and its horsepeople have raised a total of $31,368.58 to benefit the victims of the Classy Lane Training Center fire in Puslinch, Ont. that claimed the lives of 43 horses on January 4.

The money was raised in January when the track invited its horsepeople to pledge a percentage of their on-track earnings to the cause. As usual, the industry exceeded expectations by also sending in donations by the thousands.

“This is every horseperson’s absolute worst nightmare,” said Jason M. Settlemoir, the general manager and CEO of Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment. “Many thanks to Jennifer Bongiorno here at the Meadowlands for taking the lead on this fundraiser and a huge ‘thank-you’ must go out to the dozens of horsepeople that opened their wallets to help their fellow competitors in their time of need.”

People wishing to make donations to the victims of the tragic barn fire at Classy Lane Training Centre are being asked to do so through an official GoFundMe page that has been set up by the Central Ontario Standardbred Association. For complete information, click here.